Create a network spanning hosts esx without uplink?

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• linking the two hosts esx without switch

  We have 2 esx host currently is ESX4, the other is ESX3.5 (sson be ESX4), we have a direct vswitch which is connected to a switch with 2 uplinks, everything works OK.

  We have another 2 ports on each host that we use to create a unique vswitch used as an internal network. Here's the conencted directly to each other with 2 cables NOT connected to a switch. These NICS have negotiated the correct speed one look d OK, but if I put a virtual machine on each host attach it to the switch with internal uplinks and give them an IP address on the same beach that they cant ping each other

  I know it's a strange config. I can not connect these "internal" uplinks to a switch are we charge £20 per month per 1 GB port which = £80 per month!

  No idea why it does not work?

  You may need to use a cable crossed in this scenario.  You should also be able to reach speeds of 1 GB, with a connecting Cat5e cable - I would check that it's been wired correctly!

  Dan

• without uplinks in dvSwitch created by UCS vCSA 6.0, 6.0u1b, 6.0u2 Manager

  I try to configure passthru vnic UCS in vCenter Server Appliance 6.0u1b. I had:

  1. updated my UCS field for the 2.2 version (6f).
  2. installed VMware-VCSA-all - 6.0.0 - 3343019.iso;
  3. installed ESXi 5.1 with the latest updates and cisco-vem-v151 - 5.1 - 1.1.1.1.zip;
  4. moved this 5.1 to vCenter ESXi host;
  5. exported vCenter extension of UCS Manager;
  6. any succesfully extension to vCenter;
  7. created vCenter, Datacenter, folder and DVS in the UCS Manager;

  After a few moments UCS created this DVS in vCenter. When I try to move 5.1 ESXi host at this DVS, there is no uplinks:

  

  VCenter then unable to bind ESXi vmnic for anything whatsoever. In addition, I tried to add an ESXi host to DVS without uplinks and obviously it worked. For example, it is a screenshot of vCenter Server Appliance 5.5 in the same window of uplinks. Servers is B200-M4 with VIC 1340 adapters to the chassis with modules e/s 2208XP. Is it possible to install vnic passthru vCSA 6.0u1b and ESXi 5.1/5.5 Server blades Cisco UCS?

  This is a bug of the vmware vsphere web 6.0 client, 6.0u1b, 6.0u2 and maybe later versions. It can not find or just cannot display the uplinks in ucs-associated distributed switch. so I could not add the host to the switch via vmware vsphere client web. uplinks in switch is very good, so this bug have several workaround solutions. host can be added to the distributed switch ucs related through:

  1. application of VMware vsphere client. It will automatically assign first free uplink in the switch and i/o directpath will work;
  2. profiles of the host. in this case I can attribute any any vmnic uplink as I want. This can be done in vsphere client of web as application of vmware vsphere client.
  3. client VMware console or sdk. I did not tried this case, but I guess it will work fine.

  success. distributed switch:

  

  virtual machine:

  

• The network only on ESX 3.5 host sends me questions

  Hi all

  I'm new to the forum and all the guys here are legends based on the way that a lot of help, I saw given on these forums.

  I am trying to set up the only host on ESX 3.5 connection, the tutorial that I followed was based on vmware workstation but unfortunately I don't have a job, I googled this subject and what I understand, I need to create a new vswitch and add network cards based on this network created on the new vswitch, the vswitch must not be physically connected to any other network.

  I'm not an expert at all and just from VM, but when I create the network under him and vswitch, and then modify a virtual machine host to add the network under the new vswitch card, as soon as the machine starts, an error comes up saying it can't find the driver for a network adapter, a research on the operating system does not find drivers and nothing works.

  When sending responses, please explain as much as possible because I'm not an expert VMware.

  Help, please

  Thanks in advance

  Installation of the VMware Tools in the virtual machine will most likely solve your problem. VMware Tools must be installed, not only for the support of the pilots, but also for e.g. resources and performance management.

  André

• ESX without AD/domain host

  Hello

  I have a problem with the vCenter users.

  Our environment: 2 host ESX 5.1, 5.1 physical vCenter, virtualized domain 2, 1 INVERTER controller

  The UPS is configured to stop the ESX host 10 minutes after electricity cut.

  First stop all virtual machines at the same time and after it, he must stop the ESX host.

  This operation fails because the UPS user admin@domain software is used.

  Am I correct that I can resolve this problem by creating a domain in vCenter for inverters user stop the hosts?

  If so, how create a new user in vCenter and what are the permissions the user must for blocking stop guests?

  Concerning

  Chris

  If you have vcenter 5.1 and SSo configured on the same server as vcenter you can use SINGLE sign-on administrator to perform this task. Admin@system-domain is already added to vcenter.

• How to get the MAC address for the physical NETWORK adapter of the HOST ESX (vmnic0/vmnic1)

  I can recover physical NIC details for the server HOST ESX, but MAC is empty... How can I get?

  Thank you/HKS

  $net = get-VMHostNetwork - VMHost myServer.domain.net

  $net | FC

  class VMHostNetworkInfoImpl

  {

  VMKernelGateway = 166.12.113.1

  ConsoleGateway = 166.12.113.1

  ConsoleGatewayDevice = vswif0

  DnsAddress =

  [

  169.40.0.2

  169.40.0.1

  ]

  DnsFromDhcp = False

  DnsDhcpDevice =

  DomainName = domaine.net

  Host name = hostname1

  SearchDomain =

  [

  EU.hedani.NET

  ]

  PhysicalNic =

  [

  class PhysicalNicImpl

  {

  BitRatePerSec = 1000

  FullDuplex = True

  WakeOnLanSupported =

  ID = key - vim.host.PhysicalNic - vmnic0

  DeviceName = vmnic0

  Mac =

  DhcpEnabled = False

  IP =

  SubnetMask =

  }

  class PhysicalNicImpl

  {

  BitRatePerSec = 0

  FullDuplex = False

  WakeOnLanSupported =

  ID = key - vim.host.PhysicalNic - vmnic1

  DeviceName = vmnic1

  Mac =

  DhcpEnabled = False

  IP =

  SubnetMask =

  }

  ]

  VirtualSwitch =

  [

  class VirtualSwitchImpl

  {

  Key = key - vim.host.VirtualSwitch - vSwitch0

  Name = vSwitch0

  NumPorts = 128

  NumPortsAvailable = 105

  NIC =

  [

  vmnic1

  vmnic0

  ]

  MTU =

  }

  class VirtualSwitchImpl

  {

  Key = key - vim.host.VirtualSwitch - vSwitch1

  Name = vSwitch1

  NumPorts = 64

  NumPortsAvailable = 56

  NIC =

  MTU =

  }

  class VirtualSwitchImpl

  {

  Key = key - vim.host.VirtualSwitch - vSwitch2

  Name = vSwitch2

  NumPorts = 64

  NumPortsAvailable = 64

  NIC =

  MTU =

  }

  ]

  ConsoleNic =

  [

  class HostConsoleVirtualNicImpl

  {

  PortGroupName = Service_Console_VLAN1

  ID = key - vim.host.VirtualNic - vswif0

  DeviceName = vswif0

  Mac = 00:50:56:4 c: 1 d: 3B

  DhcpEnabled = False

  IP = 111.11.111.11

  Subnet mask = 255.255.255.0

  }

  class HostConsoleVirtualNicImpl

  {

  PortGroupName = Service_Console_ISOL

  ID = key - vim.host.VirtualNic - vswif1

  DeviceName = vswif1

  Mac = 00:50:56:4 d: 88:87

  DhcpEnabled = False

  IP = 10.0.0.241

  Subnet mask = 255.255.255.0

  }

  ]

  VirtualNic =

  [

  class HostVMKernelVirtualNicImpl

  {

  VMotionEnabled = True

  PortGroupName = Vmotion_VLAN1

  ID = key - vim.host.VirtualNic - portgroup3

  DeviceName = portgroup3

  Mac = 00:50:56:65:04:56

  DhcpEnabled = False

  IP = 166.12.113.72

  Subnet mask = 255.255.255.0

  }

  ]

  }

  get-vmhost | % {(get-view $_.id).config.network.pnic} | select Device, Mac
  

  http://www.vmwarescripting.com

• Switches distributed without uplinks

  In ESXi, you can create a vSwitch and not bind a plink to the vSwitch.  This allows for connectivity for virtual machines connected to this switch.

  There is a similar option for vSphere?  We love named latter distributed switches but not having does not add an uplink.

  This will allow communication between the virtual machine, but does not affect the physical network.

  Any suggestions?

  Saludos,

  Orlando

  Hello!

  You have a distributed without uplink switch, but if you plan to use in the set of boxes, it will not work. Distributed switch requires the uplinks to communicate between ESX' are.

  concerning

  Martin

• Planning of the names of the dns infrastructure and host esx (FQHN)

  Greetings,

  We plan our virtual environment for ESX 3.5 on IBM xSeries hardware. The environment will be made up (initially for short term) of two ESX host machines and a server that is running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for virtual center and VCB to backup proxy functions. My questions and concerns, consider installing the management network and the host names of the servers themselves.

  I want to ensure the safety of the ESX servers and management functions by choosing a servo for all ESX hosts IP subnet and the virtual Center. Anyone done this? The back of the draw are more limited communication with the "machines" or more complicated infrastructure network that you need to add an interface on a router or an internal firewall for proper computers can access the host ESX and virtual Center. - What someone else? Are there better ways?

  I also have questions about a naming convention good/responsible for all vmware hosts. We have example.com as a public domain. Someone also created a domain in active directory (who did not understand what they were doing) in the same domain, so my structure active directory looks like "host.example.example.com" - silly, I know. I guess that it is more appropriate to not place ESX or other host vmware in the same logical domain/dns as members active directory. While the leaves creating a separate field or using the public domain from example.com (esx.example.com). I thought for security and separation, it may be more appropriate to use "esx.example.local". This command removes any way for virtual infrastructure mingle in the public domain. All comments, thoughts, carries on this?

  I also intended to appoint guests something like the following: ESX1.something.tld, ESX2.something.tld, etc. and virtual center something like VC.something.tld. Since virtual center needs to be a member of active directory to allow the mapping to user accounts, those who cause any issies with the ESX host with different domain names complete? Are there other ways to connect to active directory without being a domain member machine? Is anyone doing or having problems with it from a security point?

  ccandia wrote:

  fhrivers,

  Thank you. I suppose that by 'local management LAN', you hear the internal local production lan do you use?

  We actuallu use 2 subnets now, private, internal, and a DMZ for guests in public (although it's hard to keep everything under this distinction more). I assume that your recommendation is just to meet the host ESX and virtual center under the internal local subnets, even as the other hosts internal and access control on virtual Center allows to regulate access to the VI3. Certainly address more easily. You have concerns the fact that VC is running on a windows platform and is therefore vulnerable as such? I was trying to come up with a good armor for VC. I guess that windows firewall is always an option, or stop the services and other standard precautions. What is your opinion of securing virtual Center?

  You're right, I want to talk about the normal subnet that all servers and users are connected to.  This works in my environment, but may not work in environments more serious questions of internal security.

  I actually run VCenter as a virtual machine in a HA cluster to eliminate the scenario of hardware failure, but I do not see why the vCenter running Windows makes it more vulnerable than any computer on your network.  Like any other essential service, I would make sure that running the server vCenter vCenter only and that essential services only run including a client anti-malware.  I tend to take an approach more inside-out security and not an outside in approach.  I'm more concerned with security at the application layer to the edge of the network.  Again, which works best for my environment.

• network file host etc.

  I would like to know how to configure a host on a network file

  Sharing the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\host file is for me a permission problem. I edited the permissions does not.

  create a shortcut of the file sharing host and it bypasses security but when editing it on a network is a no NO major the only thing you are editing is your own host file without even knowing.

  The scenario why I want to manually edit on a network

  I edited a number of host files that facebook is no longer available on the network, but must be available for a single person (on request)

  by sharing the host file from a pc on the network gives me access to add or remove 127.0.0.1 www.facebook.com for the host file.

  This issue is beyond the scope of this site and must be placed on Technet or MSDN

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home

  http://social.msdn.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home

• How patch a stand-alone host ESX 4.1

  Can someone tell me how patch a host ESX 4.1 autonomous without the help of the Update Manager?  I have created the vSphere Management Assistant VA and have downloaded patches ESX host on my desk.  I'm looking for the process or the required commands to install the updates of patches to the host once I have put the uploaded file in a directory on the host computer.

  Thank you!

  A step by step guide

  http://communities.VMware.com/blogs/vmroyale/2009/10/12/single-use-esxupdate-how-to-for-ESX-4

• Time synchronization with host ESX to Windows start even if disabled in VMware Tools?

  Hello

  just got in trouble with a freshly installed Windows XP SP3 VM do not apply Active Directory group policies. After some research, I discovered that this happened only with VMware Tools installed.

  With VMware Tools installed, Windows events 1030 and 1097 were generated at each start (the events say that group policy processing has been abandoned and that there is a time difference between the server and the client) and group policies have been applied.

  Without VMware tools, everything was fine.

  After some additional debugging I discovered that the ESXi (4.1) server was not configured with a valid NTP server and the host time was 10 minutes behind. However, as time synchronization between the guest OS and the ESX host has been disabled in VMware tools, I couldn't imagine it was really the cause of the problem. But strangely it turned out that this was indeed the case! At every Windows startup time has been at the time of the host ESX - but only for a few seconds. This can be seen in the attached photo: initially, there are guest operating system time, and then you see the jump both ESX and then jump back to the guest operating system.

  Why does this happen? Hard, I could solve the problem in the first place by configuring the NTP server on the host, I would like to know why VMware tools change the time of the guest OS, even if it is disabled!

  Thank you

  When he put the VM must draw from somewhere and since the AI network time form more that probably not started it must draw from the host, but once the networking appears he died in the NTP source - that's why it is recommended to configure your ESXi (and ESX) to synchronize the time with NTP source.

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• Host ESX HD stuff?

  Couple of questions about the ESX host and storage for it.  Keep in mind, I have only a few ESX hosts.  My main problem is not not the purchase of hard drives, but the shortage of places in my background to put them.

  Given HA/DRS/etc. are always people mirrored the ESX host if there is no virtual machines on the same axis?  Why bother if HA/DRS is involved you would have time to rebuild the ESX host.  Worst case, you will lose the second HD until you can get the first host ESX rebuilt (probably not, and if it happens you are probably looking for a problem bigger than a dead HD).

  OR

  It would be better to reflect a couple of HDs, create the required virtual 36 GB drives and load each ESX in it's own 36 GB vd on the same mirror HDs?

  Thank you

  Bob

  Yes I see it now. Have been home all day with my kids watching Yo Gabba Gabba again and again. Brain is mush

  No RAID is logical if you clusters that can tolerate loss of a host without overloading the remaining hosts. I work in a hosting environment and we tend to be very concerned about ALS, so anything that prevents downtime is good (although I think some of it is just inertia on our part, we just do things with virtual systems that they made us things with physical systems).

• Copy files from my computer to a host ESX 3.5

  Hello

  Relatively new to the naked ESX Server with me on this one. I built on an ESX host with the intent to use it to restore an Exchange mailbox for one of our users. I have 3 comments of the machine (a domain controller, an exchange server and a vista client to reconnect the mailbox). I have those 3 vms on a single internal vSwitch. The problem is that the Exchange database files that I restored are sitting in a folder on our production network. My question is, how do I copy these files to the vm of the exchange on my host ESX Server? Thanks in advance for any ideas.

  There are two ways you could do this.

  You can add a second vnic to the Vista client. the vnic would uplink for a vswitch with access to the network of prod. Give the client Vista a static IP from the network of production on the new vnic and copy files on via SMB (i.e.
  prodserver\c$ \somepathwheremyfilesare\)

  You can also set up a temporary virtual router (http://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-9617)

  Or I guess you can burn the files to an ISO then transfer the ISO in a data store on the ESX host and then mount the ISo as a CD image (don't forget to clear the bit read only)

• How to create a network redundant ISP failover using 2 Airport Extreme

  Hello friends,

  I have 2 different lines of rented ISP related to my Airport Extreme 2. Was curious to know if these 2 AEs can be interconnected somehow to create a network of ISP failover. Users on AE 1 traffic would be transparent reassigned to the AE 2 and vice versa, if corresponding ISP fails. When the access provider is in place, they will return to their AE in elementary school.

  Thank you.

  Not without a smart dual wan router. That is to say done good load sharing.

  Extreme is about as simple a router you can find... He has the absolute minimum of functionality.

  Users on AE 1 traffic would be reassigned transparent to the AE 2 and vice versa

  You can do this by using some manual intervention... a simple change of entry door is usually sufficient.

• Cannot create the network location in my computer

  I can't create a network location in my computer. I open my computer and right click on an open area and enter the ftp://ftp.irvinerunningclub.co.uk location but get the error message "the folder you entered does not appear to be valid" I have another computer with the same version of windows 7 (home premium) that allows me to create this place without problem. Are there opportunities for a fix or a link to an update that corrects this problem?

  Hi Finlay,

  I understand that when you try to create a network location, you get an error.

  The error message you get usually occurs when Windows try to check the subfolders of the parent and parent. If the parent folder is not configured for WebDAV, the connection attempt fails.

  Please see the article below for more information:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/2560598

  We can also refer to the link below and check if the steps you followed to create location are correct.

  Refer to the answer provided by Anoop P K replied the July 10, 2012.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-networking/FTP-server-error-the-folder-you-entered-does-not/2d919979-Badd-4134-909e-645028fe56b8

  I hope this helps. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.